How to Express Feelings With Roses

Roses are universally beloved flowers, and they can be used to express feelings, depending on the color of the rose. Each color represents a different meaning. This color code stems from the Victorians who telegraphed special messages in their flower bouquets. Although some colors may have different meanings a personal note or the number of blooms on the stem should clarify the message that you are trying to portray.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Roses (desired color)
• Special recipient
• Vase
• Note or card

1. Decide what feelings you want to express to the recipient of the rose bouquet.
2. Familiarize yourself with the meanings of each color of rose. Yellow roses can mean friendship or jealousy; White roses symbolize innocence or silence; Red roses simply mean true love; Pink roses mean gratitude and respect, if they are dark pink; Light pink roses mean sympathy; Black roses represent death or new beginnings.
3. Have your roses delivered with a note expressing in detail the feelings you are trying to portray to the person receiving the bouquet of roses.
4. The way the roses are presented speaks volumes according to the ancient language of roses. Try mixing your roses to express more emotions. A mixed bouquet of red and white roses means unity. Mixing red and pink rose buds stands for beautiful and youthful. A single red rose with several yellow roses is an invitation to join someone for enjoyment and fun. Unopened roses imply youth and innocence. The green leaves on the rose symbolize hope and optimism.

Tips & Warnings

• Roses are a fantastic way to express feelings. Men love to give red roses to their sweetheart on Valentine’s Day.
• Remember when sending roses to clarify your message with the color of the flower or write a note to help express your true intentions.
• There are also more exotic roses like green roses which mean fertility, purple roses represent enchantment or love at first sight and blue roses mean mystery and intrigue.
• Be care when sending roses to someone you care about make sure you use proper etiquette; so you don’t send mixed messages.